Benton had to settle for second on Monday, but Grant Owens sure wasn't going down easily. Owens struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. The performance marked the fewest earned runs he has had since back in March.
Owens and Benton will square off against Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rangers got just the result they wanted when they last faced the Panthers thanks in part to Owens: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Can he match (or beat) that stellar performance? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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